Tanzania Camping Safari

7 Days
From CAD 2,789 Was CAD 3,099
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Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

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(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

Witness wildlife on open savannah and experience the beauty of the Rift Valley. Led by a certified safari guide, you'll journey to Tanzania in search of phenomenal wildlife in its natural habitat. Full-service camping will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife and is an economical way to gain insight about local culture in a short amount of time. Our vehicles minimize drive times and improve your chances of snapping that perfect shot of one of Africa’s elusive "big five."

Highlights

  • Photograph incredible wildlife on safari drives
  • Interact with the Maasai people
  • Savour a traditional lunch in a local community

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2094

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Basic

TransportTransport: public minibus/shuttle, 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Budget

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: DTWA

StartStarts: Nairobi, Kenya

FinishFinishes: Arusha, Tanzania

DurationDuration: 7 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Light

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Lake Manyara wildlife safari drive
  • Serengeti wildlife safari drives
  • Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari drive
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Simple hotels (2 nts), full-service camping (4 nts).
  • 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

  • Public minibus/shuttle, 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified driver/guide, camp crew.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2789 (CAD 398 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Nairobi

Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

2

Day 2: Nairobi/Arusha

Spend the day travelling to Tanzania.
Journey across the border into Tanzania, arriving in the picturesque town of Arusha in the afternoon. Spend some time exploring the town and its bustling markets, and have another night in the comfort of a hotel. Upon arrival into Arusha, you may be joined by other G Adventures travellers starting the Tanzania portion of the trip.

3

Day 3: Arusha/Mto wa Mbu

Experience the Mto wa Mbu village with a guided cultural walk and traditional lunch with a local family. Take a wildlife safari drive in Lake Manyara NP.
Travel to Mto wa Mbu village and take part in a cultural walk to learn about village life in the area. Meet the women who run the village tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch.

Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.

This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.

4

Day 4: Mto wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a wildlife safari drive en route to the central Serengeti.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.

5

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

Rise early for a full-day wildlife safari drive in the Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue the search for the "big five" while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.

6

Day 6: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro

Take a morning wildlife safari drive as you depart the Serengeti, then continue wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, before getting a spectacular view of the crater from your campsite on its rim.
The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals.

7

Day 7: Ngorongoro/Arusha

Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha where the tour ends on arrival. Onward flights can be booked from 6pm, or extend your stay in Arusha by a night, or two.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

Reviews

 

Bethany D.   -  Traveled, June 2024

We saw incredible animals and made amazing memories with a new group of friends! Such a wild way to experience East Africa!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/01/2024

 

Caroline W.   -  Traveled, June 2024

This trip was mind-blowing. It’s crazy to think all the animals and places we visited in 6 days! I love the mix of safari and cultural experiences. I want to recommend this to everyone I know. We were truly lucky to have fantastic guides, drivers and oth...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/30/2024

 

Abigail S.   -  Traveled, May 2024

It was a very upscale way of traveling even when it was in tents. The guides were amazing with incredible food and information about local things.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/19/2024

 

Stephanie B.   -  Traveled, April 2024

Great staff and pure nature in Serengeti!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/03/2024

 

Baolan X.   -  Traveled, April 2024

The trip was exciting as it was my first time visiting Tanzania and seeing the animals and wildlife in their natural state. I really love that. The trip was authentic because I got to taste local foods and interact with local people and hear their storie...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/03/2024

 

Michael T.   -  Traveled, March 2024

Truly amazing. Captured all the aspects of adventure I wanted, while still maintaining a sense of safety and security. Was everything I hoped it would be.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 03/16/2024

 

Marisa E.   -  Traveled, March 2024

We had an amazing time! This was our first time travelling with G. We met some amazing people who have travelled with G before and very much enjoyed their time. Our CEOs were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their job. We love what the company s...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 03/16/2024

 

Matthew P.   -  Traveled, March 2024

Fabulous. Memories that will live forever. Great G-Adventure CEO’s, driver’s and support staff. Fulfilled every expectation and more.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 03/10/2024

 

Stephanie S.   -  Traveled, February 2024

Beautiful experience, I saw tons of animals, all in majestuous landscapes, every day seemed like the best one, yet each time there was another magical moment to marvel at. Although the camping facilities were basic, it was definitely worth it

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/24/2024

 

Serena S.   -  Traveled, February 2024

I would come back and do this tour again but with cleaner facilities and had started the trip.with another hotel with Airton. Seeing the animals was a magical experience. The ceo and the drivers enhanced the experience for me

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/15/2024

 

Alan F.   -  Traveled, February 2024

Adventure That's How We Roll!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/11/2024

 

Amanda F.   -  Traveled, January 2024

Cannot recommend the Tanzania camping safari enough. The guide and driver were fantastic and the culture, animals, landscapes and entire experience was phenomenal. I can’t wait to go back!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/04/2024

 

Cindy N.   -  Traveled, January 2024

A great way to experience Tanzania wildlife up close and personal!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 02/04/2024

 

Lauren M.   -  Traveled, January 2024

It was an amazing week full of a good balance of animals, driving, quiet time and social time.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 01/27/2024

 

Nathan C.   -  Traveled, January 2024

This trip enabled to us to see a lot (getting up close to animals in their local environment) in a short space of time. The game drives were varied and therefore enjoyable - even during consecutive long days.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 01/21/2024

 

Yvonne E.   -  Traveled, January 2024

An amazing trip, full of wildlife and adventure made extra special by the fantastic staff who knew so much about their country & its wildlife & were happy to share that with us. I would do it all over again and not change a single thing

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 01/20/2024

 

Jessica T.   -  Traveled, January 2024

This tour combined the elements one could dream of for a trip to this part of Africa- animal-filled safaris, sleeping amongst the very safari animals we came to see, a fun group of like-minded individuals in the tour group, cultural activities, shopping,...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 01/14/2024

 

Jody G.   -  Traveled, January 2024

This trip was absolutely amazing, a once in a lifetime experience! The entire family was blown away by what we saw and learned, and we will reminisce about it for years. Abisai and Dixon and the rest of the crew made the trip a wonderful and memorable e...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 01/14/2024

 

Anne R.   -  Traveled, January 2024

Overall the trip was a good experience., It was a little rough at times with accommodation being less comfortable than I might be used to when travelling but this meant we could do more for less. The crew did their utmost to help us see as much as possi...

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 01/17/2024

 

Sophia M.  -  Traveled, November 2023

JUST GREAT!!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 11/10/2023

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